Association for Social Change - Sosyal Değişim Derneği

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Istiklal Caddesi, Bekar Sokak, 16/3, 34435 Beyoglu, Istanbul
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+90-212-292 34 39
Fax
+90-212-292 34 39
E-Mail
bilgi@sosyaldegisim.org
E-Mail (2)
lewoxx@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
0534-394 64 77
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Heritage
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Research
General Information
The Association carries out advocacy work, launch campaigns, and conduct research, training, lobbying and similar activities in its priority themes of activity to fulfil its mission. Structure: Association has about 50 members. The association has chosen the issues such as discrimination and racism, hate crimes, climate change, water issues, equality for women, cultural heritage and support for disadvantaged groups as priority areas for its 2010-2013 work schedule. ASC currently carries out a project on hate crimes with the support of the Open Society Foundation and the Consulate of Netherlands in Istanbul. An another activity which encompasses of building a network on hate crimes and racial discrimination as well as establishing a monitoring centre on such issues is supported by the London based Global-Dialogue. Budgetary resources: Mostly grants and donations.
Mission and Objectives

The Association aims at creating a civil society that is democratic, respectful of human rights, mindful of cultural and ideological differences as a source of richness. To this end, the association shall carry out advocacy work, launch campaigns, and conduct research, training, lobbying and similar activities in its priority themes of activity to fulfil its mission.
1. The Association shall respect democracy, equality, participation and differences while conducting its activities,
2. The Association shall attach great importance to gender equality, not only in its own administration but also in its activities,
3. The Association is against all forms of violence and discrimination,
4. The Association respects all rights and liberties enshrined in international conventions,
5. The Association supports the use of art as an instrument in the pursuit of its mission, and strives to protect cultural heritage,
6. The Association adopts a participatory and pluralistic democracy understanding as a lifestyle,

Main Projects / Activities

• An international film festival against racism, ethnic discrimination and hate crimes
• An international festival for intercultural dialogue
• Campaign for a hate crimes legislation
• Monitoring Centre
• Network against hate crimes and racial discrimination
• Training seminars on hate crimes
• Regional and local media awareness action
• Monitoring of daily newspapers
• International conference on hate crimes and discrimination

Contact (1) Full Name
F. Levent Şensever
Head of the organisation
T. Cengiz Alğan